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        "id": 1640239,
        "msgid": "kpks-decision-to-place-yaqut-under-house-arrest-leads-to-report-to-dewas-1774691483",
        "date": "2026-03-28 16:02:42",
        "title": "KPK's Decision to Place Yaqut Under House Arrest Leads to Report to Dewas",
        "author": "Robertus Belarminus",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has designated former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas as a house detainee in the alleged corruption case involving the 2023\u20132024 hajj quota. This decision has drawn public scrutiny for deviating from standard procedures of placing healthy suspects in detention centres, prompting criticism over legal transparency. KPK maintains that the move complies with the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) under Law No. 20 of 2025 and was approved in a leadership meeting, highlighting tensions in anti-corruption enforcement practices.",
        "content": "<p>The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has designated former\nMinister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, as a house detainee\nin the alleged corruption case concerning the 2023\u20132024 hajj quota. This\ndecision has sparked public attention, as it is seen as differing from\nthe usual procedure of detaining suspects in a corruption prevention\ninstitution\u2019s detention centre for those in good health. Despite\ncriticism regarding the transparency of the legal process, KPK asserts\nthat the change in detention status adheres to regulations and considers\nvarious technical aspects of the investigation. Currently, Yaqut\nofficially holds the status of a suspect for alleged abuse of authority\nin managing the national hajj quota for 2023-2024. The legal basis cited\nis the procedure referring to Articles 108 paragraphs 1 to 11 of the\nCriminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) under Law No.\u00a020 of 2025. \u201cIn Law No.\u00a020\nof 2025 or the new KUHAP, it is regulated in Article 108, with\nparagraphs 1 to 11, so that is the legal norm,\u201d he said. Another basis\nis the meeting of KPK leaders who decided that Yaqut could reside at\nhome as KPK detainee status. Yaqut breathed home air with an orange vest\non 19 March 2026 upon the family\u2019s request and returned to KPK on 23\nMarch 2026.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kpks-decision-to-place-yaqut-under-house-arrest-leads-to-report-to-dewas-1774691483",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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